While often associated with being a vulnerability, hypersensitivity can be a beneficial strength, researchers report.
Mapping the thalamic reticular nucleus, researchers have identified two distinct subnetworks of neurons with different functions. Findings offer insight into more specific targets for therapeutics to alleviate some sensory, sleep, and attention symptoms associated with ASD and other disorders characterized by sensory hypersensitivity.
Researchers report a non-invasive hearing test given shortly after birth may help doctors identify children at risk of ASD.
A new study confirms those on the autism spectrum are hypersensitive to pain. The new study from UT Dallas researchers also demonstrated people with ASD showed greater neural responses in the anterior cingulate cortex than those not on the spectrum when anticipating a painful stimuli.
Findings could lead to new drug targets for pain management.
